8 Day Egypt Tour
Are you wondering what you can see in Egypt in 8 days? We have the perfect Egypt itinerary of 8 days for you!
We’re offering a whistle-stop tour of Egypt, where you get to see all of the amazing sights in the shortest time, making the most of your all-inclusive Egypt vacation packages. This 8-day tour with a Nile cruise is designed specifically for people who want to make the most of their trip to Egypt in just a week. Experience the highlights of this beautiful country and take away memories that will have you wanting to return for other Egypt tours. You’ll learn about the ancient and modern history of the Land of the Pharaohs and explore the best of Upper and Lower Egypt on a Nile River cruise.
Start your 8 day Egypt tour with a visit to the magnificent Grand Egyptian Museum. Later, at the stunning Muhammad Ali Pasha Mosque, you’ll have a terrific photo opportunity with a view of the whole city of Cairo below you. Then, take a guided tour of al-Muizz Street in Historic Cairo to see how Egyptians live and to visit the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, the medieval-style market where you can shop for souvenirs while practicing your bartering skills.
On the second day of your Egypt 8 day itinerary you will fly to Abu Simbel to see the Abu Simbel Temples, carved into the rock, and the Temple of Philae. Then it’s time to relax on your 5-star deluxe Nile river cruise for three wonderful nights. You will wake up sailing along the Nile and enjoy a leisurely breakfast while taking in the picturesque view. Over the next few days, you’ll stop at multiple temples on an archaeological tour with your knowledgeable and passionate guide. Prepare to be wowed by the spectacular sites that Luxor has to offer. See the pharaohs’ final resting place at the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, the beautiful Temple of Hatshepsut and the spectacular Karnak Temple Complex with its many huge columns, statues and calm sacred lake. There will be a party on board the Nile river cruise, and the delicious Egyptian food is an essential element of your 8 days in Egypt.
You will then fly back to Cairo to continue your 8 day Egypt tour, visiting the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. After breakfast the following day, you’ll visit the Giza Plateau privately, before it is open to other tourists. Enjoy the magnificent pyramids and the Great Sphinx rising from the sand amid the early morning peace and quiet during your Egypt 8 day itinerary. Finally, we journey to Saqqara, where the very first pyramid in Egypt, the Step Pyramid, was built in the vast desert. You’ll learn the secrets of ancient construction techniques and hear about the latest discoveries there.
By spending just one week in Egypt, you can still visit the highlights of this beautiful country, and see the magnificent sights. Our vacation packages give you everything you need on your trip to Egypt. Our itinerary is one of the most luxurious and best local tours in Egypt for 8 days you can find. One week in Egypt may change your life, and give you an understanding of Egyptian culture, both ancient and modern like you never had before.When choosing a tour package for your trip to Egypt, make sure you choose Inside Egypt. Our Egypt 8 day tour will give you all that you need and more, giving you a once in a lifetime experience, and wonderful memories to take away.
If you just can’t bear to end your trip to Egypt after seeing the best of Egypt, journey with us north across the Red Sea to a country often called the Jewel of the Middle East: Jordan. You can easily add a 5-day trip to Jordan when booking your Egypt 8 day itinerary through our online booking form. Do not miss this unique opportunity during your journey abroad with Inside Egypt and make an Egypt and Jordan trip!
You can also opt for a custom-made private tour of Egypt and let your knowledgeable experts work with you to find the best itineraries.
CHILDREN POLICY:
0 - 01.99 Free
2 - 05.99 pay 25% of the tour price
6 - 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
12 years and over pay the full price of the trip per adult person
DAY
1
Arrival in Cairo - Begin one of the best local tours in Egypt for 8 days. Optional Pre-Tour: Fayoum Oasis
Assalamu Aleikum! Our representatives will be waiting for you on arrival at Cairo International Airport and will then take you to the 5-star Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence. The hotel is located in the Giza district of Cairo and will be our home for the next two nights.
Check-in time is 2pm. You’ll have the afternoon to rest after your international journey.
Dinner in the hotel's restaurant.
Accommodation: Four Seasons Cairo Hotel at First Residence.
Meals: Dinner
DAY
2
The Grand Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Salah Din With Muhammad Ali Pasha Mosque & al-Muizz Street With Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
After breakfast the following morning, you’ll have an orientation meeting with your tour guide and the tour leader representing Inside Egypt. During our first day of sightseeing we will go to the Grand Egyptian Museum, which houses the world’s largest collection of pharaonic antiquities.
After lunch at a local restaurant we will drive to the Citadel of Salah Din and the Muhammad Ali Pasha Mosque, also known as the Alabaster Mosque for its decorative tiles.
A guided tour of al-Muizz Street, the central artery of Historic Cairo, will follow, ending with a shopping trip at Khan el-Khalili bazaar. There you can barter for everything from fun trinkets to fine traditional crafts.
Dinner at the hotel.
Accommodation: Four Seasons Cairo Hotel at First Residence.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY
3
NILE RIVER: Flight to Abu Simbel, the Abu Simbel Temples & the Temple of Philae
Early in the morning we will fly from Cairo to Abu Simbel. Abu Simbel is a village and archaeological site in the Egyptian part of Nubia, close to the border with Sudan. We will visit both of the Abu Simbel Temples. The Great Temple of Ramses II and the smaller Temple of Nefertari were carved directly into the mountainside. They were moved to higher ground when the Aswan High Dam was built in the 1960s.
An optional trip inside the mountain constructed to house the relocated temples is available.
We will then drive to Aswan where we will embark on a luxury 5-star Nile cruise.
After lunch we will take a motorboat ride to the Temple of Philae on an island in the river.
The Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
We will return to the ship for dinner and start sailing north. Enjoy the opportunity to relax while sailing down the River Nile as pharaohs and ancient merchants must have done.
Accommodation: 5-star Cruise Ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY
4
NILE RIVER: Visit the Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples during one of the best tours in Egypt for 8 days.
In the morning, our ship will dock in front of Kom Ombo Temple. We’ll visit the Ptolemaic-era temple and the Crocodile Museum to see crocodile mummies that were dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god celebrated at Kom Ombo.
After lunch on the ship as we sail farther north, we will visit the magnificent Edfu Temple, traveling to and from the temple by horse and carriage.
We’ll return to the ship for a traditional Egyptian dinner and “galabeya party,” where everyone wears the regional robe known as a galabeya. We’ll sail north toward Luxor overnight.
Accommodation: 5-star Cruise Ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY
5
NILE RIVER: The Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon & the Karnak Temple Complex
An optional hot-air balloon ride over Luxor and the Nile River’s West Bank is available early in the morning. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
After breakfast, we will start exploring the West Bank of Luxor. The famous Egyptian city of Thebes, modern-day Luxor, was described by Homer as “the city of a hundred gates” because so many of its temples had monumental entrances favored by contemporary Greek architecture. Thebes was the capital of ancient Egypt twice.
Our trip will start with a motorboat ride across the Nile to visit three royal tombs at Luxor's most important site – the Valley of the Kings. You have the option of seeing an additional tomb – the famous tomb of King Tutankhamun – for an additional small fee. Then we’ll see the stunning Temple of Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s female pharaohs, followed by the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
After lunch in a local restaurant, we’ll visit the famous Karnak Temple Complex, the largest temple in the world.
Another optional trip is available today – a visit to the magnificent Luxor Temple after dark, when a magical light show brings it to life.
Accommodation: 5-star Cruise Ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY
6
Flight from Luxor to Cairo, Historic Cairo & the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
After breakfast on the ship, we transfer to Luxor Airport for our flight back to Cairo.
In Cairo, we head to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization for a tour through history, from prehistoric Egypt to modern times.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Optional trip: Visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo to see the iconic Golden Mask of Tutankhamun, along with other stunning artifacts.
Dinner will be served in the hotel's restaurant.
Accommodation: Marriott Mena House Hotel, Giza.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY
7
EXCLUSIVE! The Giza Plateau with private entry to the Great Pyramid & the Great Sphinx, Saqqara
Early breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, when the entire Giza Plateau remains closed to all other tourists, Inside Egypt’s guests will have exclusive access to this iconic site. Thanks to special permission from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, you will have private access to the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Great Sphinx.
Lunch at a local restaurant with an amazing view.
Then we will go to Saqqara to see Egypt’s first pyramid, the Step Pyramid, followed by the pyramid of Teti and the Imhotep Museum.
Farewell dinner at the hotel to celebrate the memories we made this week.
Accommodation: Marriott Mena House Hotel, Giza
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY
8
Depart Egypt - Ending of the best 8-day Egypt local tours. Optional Post-Tour: Alexandria
Today your 8 day Egypt tour comes to an end, but your love of Egypt will endure. After breakfast and checkout, you will be taken to Cairo International Airport for your flight home (or to your next destination), leaving Egypt with new experiences, tastes, souvenirs, and, we hope, a longing to return.
Meals: Breakfast
price
$4595 (USD) per person in a twin/double room, based on 2 sharing with a low deposit of just $1000 (USD). If you would like to have a room to yourself during your 8 day Egypt tour, the single supplement is $1355 (USD).
Payment Schedule:
- During booking: $1100 (USD) deposit per person
- Final payment: due 90 days before the 8 day Egypt tour
Payments can be made via bank transfer or credit card. We accept Visa and MasterCard with a 3-D Secure. For the wire transfer option, any fees are to be covered by the Traveler. Any credit card payments made by requesting a special generated payment link will include a 2.5% processing fee charged by the bank system.
Our 8 Days in Egypt Tour Travel Package Includes:
Exclusive VIP Experiences as indicated in the 8 day Egypt tour itinerary; Luxury Accommodations as indicated in the itinerary; All sightseeing tours and entries as indicated in the itinerary; Meals as indicated in the itinerary; English-speaking tour guide; English-speaking Travel Concierge; Domestic airfare; Bottled water during sightseeing; Transfers in air-conditioned buses; Reception at the airport and airport transfers on standard arrival and departure days; Taxes.
Our 8 Days in Egypt Tour Travel Package Does Not Include:
International airfare (we can assist you with the booking); Travel insurance; $25 (USD) entry visa (issued and paid in cash on arrival at Cairo International Airport); Tips; Soft and alcoholic beverages; Personal expenses incurred during your 8 day Egypt tour or at any time during your trip.
Tipping in Egypt is a way to express your appreciation, and we recommend a tip of $350 (USD) per person. This will be paid on the first day of your trip to your tour leader in the hotel.
The tip that you give includes all staff on your tour with Inside Egypt, such as the cruise staff, hotel staff, restaurant staff, drivers etc.
Route
- Aswan
- Luxor
- Giza
- Alexandria